Santo Domingo.- The National Business Council president’s energetic speech, strikes by health professionals and a new calls to protest by various organizations which demand action against corruption continue battering the Government this week, while there’s no end in sight to the tenuous energy and water services.
The arrogant statements against the social organizations and the media which denounce corruption and demand punishment for embezzlers of taxpayers’ money and improved services seem to stoke the confrontation, as lawmakers hastily seek to conclude the long process of approving a new Constitution.
July’s final week has been devastating for president Leonel Fernandez’s Administration, pushed against the ropes by denunciations of corruption, social protests and demands as the precarious energy, potable water and hospital services reach critical levels.
The business leadership heightened its criticism, health professionals resumed their more than a year-long struggle for a wage increase by abandoning the public hospitals and the calls for popular protests continue.
The latest blow came from within the State itself, when the Accounts Chamber agreed with the embezzlement denunciations, affirming that in most of the 154 audits conducted this year it detected violations to the Purchases and Contracting Law, tax evasions and other irregularities, while its president Licelott Marte complained that the Justice Ministry doesn’t penalize corruption.
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
he better stop traveling so much it appears the public is not pleased
From: United States
I'll go with that when they start impeachment.
Written by: Juango, 5 Aug 2009 8:58 AM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
Nothing will change, till the people of the DR want it to change ! He should get the Mel (Zelaya) treatment. Perhaps there is a strong Military General that has the courage to help LF pack his bags. It is time for a little shakeup, dont you think?
From: United States
The revolution is slowly coming.
When the poor don't have the money to buy food that's when the ropes begin to break.
You cannot keep the population drunk on Brugal and Presidente during an election any more, slowly the population is sobering up and finding out that their money is being spent by corrupt officals at the top.
Leonel and your cronies your days are numbered.
Written by: juanb, 5 Aug 2009 9:13 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Jim:
Unfortunately you can keep the population under control by denying them an education. That way they believe that they have to depend on the largesse of the government. Once they believe that they are dependent, they are. Educate the poor, let them learn how to make a living and show them the opportunities that are available and they will never again allow a government to abuse them as ALL previous governments have done. EDUCATE THE PEOPLE, NOW!!!
Written by: Juango, 5 Aug 2009 9:36 AM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
juanb, interesting indeed, and I do agree with your comment. My question to you is, How do you explain what is happening in the USA (a somewhat educated society) with Obama?
From: United States
educate the people, now!!!
Written by: winstric, 5 Aug 2009 10:16 AM
From: United States
Educate The People Now!!!
Lie-onel you can't "Fool All The people All The Time".
The jigg is up!
The world is watching, prepare for retirement with chavez,castro.......
Written by: BASTA, 5 Aug 2009 10:18 AM
From: Dominican Republic, = Ghetto-SPM-Barrio Blanco
Obama good- Bush 2 Palin ferjotonandez BAD
From: United States
Lie-onel you can't "Fool All The people All The Time".
BUT, you are a Fool All of the Time.
Empty suit. get some balls.
Written by: juanb, 5 Aug 2009 10:33 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Juango:
As bad a situation as we think Obama inherited, it was probably far worse. Obama is an itelligent (Harvard is maybe the best College in the US) man. Smart is good. Bush was dumb. Dumb is bad. Despite the crying and slanderous claims of the Republicans the economy is slowly improving. Employment is still getting worse but I believe that A) had the Republicans won, the world, not just the US would be in desperate shape, and B) programs such as cash for clunkers are slowly turning around and improving the economy not only of the US but the world, as well.
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
DR has always been typically "volatile": a big splash in the media about anything, talk of the town for a few weeks and then, nothing. Maybe that's what they were hoping for. All the scandals would slowly fade away on their own. And nobody would get hurt.
Only, now, it looks like it´s not going to happen.
El Dominicano ya no es tan olvidadizo!
Written by: josean, 5 Aug 2009 10:53 AM
From: United States
Now let’s see;
Lie-onel Fernandez and "Corruption Incorporated" aka the PLD have lost the support of the:
1. The Dominican masses especially the middleclass
2. The Business community
3. The Catholic Church
Other than the support of the fanatical Lie-onelita Apologists who post here at DT, it appears the dark storm clouds of irrelevance and defeat are gathering around the PURPLE PESTILNCE and “The greatest president the republic has produced.”
Each day they become more isolated from reality in thier METROLANDIA!
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
Josean
I´m with you.
Only, what is the realistic alternative?
Written by: josean, 5 Aug 2009 11:16 AM
From: United States
WalterPolo,
Please study and consider Guillermo Moreno. It appears he is the only real alternative that can begin the new paradigm the DR so desperately needs.
Written by: mrios, 5 Aug 2009 12:23 PM
From: United States
Basta,
With out jumping to conclusions.....
Oh'Blama good.....it's no wonder you think that way, since you claim to live in Mexico, near what Great big City ?
I have a forgiven Heart since you don't live in the States that's the United States so you haven't felt the pinch or what the U.S of A is in stored for.
Regarding Palin: it seems clear most major U.S of A media's can't stand her, so they print and most People believe....[ one can't believe everything one reads ]....When you ask, why ? they respond with "AHH AHH..... JUST BECAUSE!!" just goes to show you People can't stand a STAND STRONG BY YOUR BELIEFS KINDA WOMAN [ those who stand for nothing will far for anything ], at least I know where she stands and agree !
while the leader you must favor thinks by buying HOPE & CHANGE with the U.S tax payers money at there expense, He thinks He's a sure winner in 2012, if the U.S of A is still STANDING. "UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF AMERICA"
We'll have to wait and see.
From: Dominican Republic, la Romana
I think that , in case many people reading these pages think that all is going badly here in the DR, the opposite is the case although everyone is very frustrated at the disclosures of mal administration, unbelievable priorities and corruption that are dismissed or ignored by the President ..
In fact , the economy has stood up very well and is much better than eastern European countries or even England and maybe we ill even avoid negative growth. The GDP has been assisted by some loans on good terms from overseas countries and also because many tourists have been coming here instead of Mexico.
There are concerns that the loans will be used for general spending rather than for capital projects and there is great concern that electricity in this very hot month is not available for much of the day.
it is unbelievable that the growth in GDP over the last years has brought nothing to the general public who have seen no improvement in their living standards.
From: Dominican Republic, Punta cana
Juanb;
In the end, the truth will surface. Obamas secret agenda will be out in the open, then all hell will break loose. The massive gun and amunition sales is no joke.
I pray that the solution come's peacefully.
Written by: okian, 5 Aug 2009 2:25 PM
From: United States
I agree, Guillermo Moreno for president! Wouldn't that be a kick.
It's definitely time to shake things up around here.
Written by: josean, 5 Aug 2009 2:49 PM
From: United States
Ricardolito,
"It is unbelievable that the growth in GDP over the last years has brought nothing to the general public who have seen no improvement in their living standards."
Above you stated what is the fundamental issue my smart friend!
Trickle down economics doesn’t work, until there is a financial crisis then you will see how quickly the losses trickle down to the masses. I.e. Socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor!
Written by: josean, 5 Aug 2009 3:53 PM
From: United States
And now the revolution is online!
Social networking used to protest
Young Dominicans are associating to protest corruption and impunity in government. Mostly university students and recent graduates, Dominican youths from middle income and upper income levels have joined to support several organizations whose leaders have taken an upfront position to protest the inefficiencies of government at all levels and in all branches.
El Dia reports that at a time when Dominican society in general appeared to accept rampant corruption, clientelism, lack of principles and quick-making of a buck as normal, the youth groups have come forth to lobby for a change.
The groups use blogs, social networking and mobile phone communication to get their messages across. The 85% rejection rate the Los Haitises cement plant project received from Dominicans polled for the recent Gallup-Hoy poll can be in great part attributed to these movements.
continued:
Written by: josean, 5 Aug 2009 3:54 PM
From: United States
Written by: juanb, 5 Aug 2009 4:27 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Ricardolito:
Share whatever it is that you are smoking with the rest of us.
The free zones look like ghost towns. More businesses are closing every day. Restaurants, normally a good indicator of the condition of the economy are disappearing at a frightening rate. The few very rich are getting richer. The rest are living more poorly than ever. Government corruption is at unparalleled levels. The President and his fellow PLD thieves think the public will continue to accept a summit to discuss ideas as a solution. The pueblo is wising up. Electricity is worse than ever and the same crook remains in office with the help of his buddy LF. The thieves of the PRD are anxiously awaiting their turn to pilllage the treasury. And as for the loans that we are accepting to bail us out on a short term level, please understand that the % of gov't income that goes to service the national debt has risen from 20% to 44%.Things are worse than they look, not better.
Written by: mrios, 5 Aug 2009 4:32 PM
From: United States
Easyrider,
No kiddin about a year ago what would cost me $3.99 for a box of 20 5.56 mm Winchester FMJ BT is now $22.99 + and 308 cal. 20 rds FMJ BT for about $6.99 now sells for around $29.99+ since 12-1-2009, if your lucky enough to find it...
.
Most people I know are stock piling. Gun sales in the U.S have gone though the roof with no end in sight.
"A GOVERNMENT THAT FEARS IT'S CITIZENS, IS A GOVERNMENT THAT SHOULD BE FEARED"
GOT TEA ?
The 2nd Amendment is one that will protect the rest. Oh'Blama should realize the AMERICAN People will never BOW TO HIS POLICES.
ALL should of seen the Glenn Beck show's "HAPPY B-DAY MR. PRESIDENT" last night on Fox, it was SHOCKING with the TRUTH....
Unlike other Country's THANK GOD the U.S always chooses the VOTING BALLET over Bullets.
FUNNY how most U.S Liberal Media's are now labeling the Protesters, get this....MOBS meanwhile the numbers grow and grow.
Could the DR be experiencing the same S%$#
God save the U.S &
Written by: winstric, 5 Aug 2009 4:36 PM
From: United States
mrios,
Like Always,You are spot on! Period.
The people in this fine country who work, are pi$$ed.
TANSTAAFL= There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!
There is a price for everything Good and Bad.
Written by: mrios, 5 Aug 2009 4:57 PM
From: United States
Also the price of hand-gun ammo is outrages and very very hard to find. Could it be panic buying......HELL NO.
It's no surprise to any one IF and when this Economic Disaster ever gets fixed.....Which I really dought.
THE REAL ASSAULT ON THE 2ND AMENDMENT WILL BEGIN, if that happens the rest of the Amendments are sure to follow one can only WISH and PRAY that never happens.
OH'BLAMA SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE U.S CONSTITUTION, [ and to think it all started with being over Taxed with no representation ] also he'll find out more then half of the Founding Fathers were Christians [ not 1 Muslim ] and most were responsible for founding many IVY League University's.
My understanding is....even the one's He attended.
GOD SAVE THE U.S & DR, from it's voted in so called Leaders.
I'm not anti-Hussein OH'Blama nor do I hate Him........Just His Socialistic / Marxist Ideologies.
ALL GOTTA SEE THE GLENN BECK'S SPECIAL "HAPPY B-DAY MR. PRESIDENT" a real eye opener.
From: Dominican Republic, la Romana
josean the reason why GDP has grown over the past 3 or 4 years and yet the general living standards have not improved is because of the government spending priorities ..For general living standards to improve in this country , there is a need for fresh water, sanitation , cheap education , 24 hour electricity and cheap food. but in many barios there is not a good supply of fresh water , constant disruptions of electricity and bad sanitation.
I am sure there has been an increase in the people who would describe themselves as middle class and this is the result of a growing economy but the overwhelming number of people in the DR are still poor and lack essential services . Hence my comment
Written by: josean, 5 Aug 2009 5:49 PM
From: United States
I see the local chapter of the NRA has come to DT. Could Sarah "Falin" be far behind?
Written by: danny00, 5 Aug 2009 7:05 PM
From: United States
JUAWB is right, lack of EDUCATION, and the government wants it this way as do the wealty business dominicians....they talk about revolution, never this will happen and yes it the free BRUGAL AND PRESIDENTE that keeps them happy why? NO EDUCATION, not even a chance this is going to happen.HEY you forget the LOUD MUSIC AS THEY RUN THOUGH THE STREETS, SOME FREE MOTOR BIKES FOR THE RIGHT PEOPLE, $500RDS FOR SOME POOR PEOPLE. WANT ME TO GO ON?...... KEEEP THIER OWN PEOPLE LIKE SLAVES OR WORST SO THEY CAN MAKE MORE MONEY FOR THEM SELFS
Written by: danny00, 5 Aug 2009 7:10 PM
From: United States
miami herald page 3b august 4th
Written by: danny00, 5 Aug 2009 7:12 PM
From: United States
HEY I ALMOST FORGET THEN THEY CAUGHT HER SHE WAS working at a bank in santo domingo... "WATCH YOUR MONEY PEOPLE"... dont they run back ground checks at the banks?... she was wanted for this crime in the united states.
From: Dominican Republic
This is a referendum on the Republic we got now (PE, PL, SCJ, and the hybrid socialism-capitalism)!
All political parties, children of the 1961's Republic, have failed the DOminican society! And there is nothing down the Dominican political pipeline that will bring the changes and implement the Constitution. If we don't change government system, we are just repeating. MORE OF THE SAME OR POUNDING A SQUARE PEG INTO A ROUND HOLE and then hope that MONTECARLO will bring us luck WILL NOT DO!
We need the strong hand of the military dictatorship to solve this problem!
Written by: mrios, 5 Aug 2009 9:03 PM
From: United States
Josean,
JUST for conversation's sake.
NOPE.
Not local by 3,000 plus miles, too bad. But know that you brought that up, what gives ? Some fell and truly believe the Gov. knows whats best for them and their Families only because they don't know what's best for THEMSELVES, I like to still think I KNOW WHAT'S BEST FOR ME AND MINE without anybody's help, handout or guidance.
Only real Free Men know the difference. Just be honest..
Are you one of those lost in translation Latino's who supported "DA PREZ" ?
Are still waiting for your share of HOPE & CHUMP CHANGE ?
Honestly just ask your self.....How have I benefited in the last 7 Months ?
Know know be honest.
When one is Foreign born and becomes a U.S Citizen, one takes a SWORN OATH, right..
When one joins the U.S Military one takes a SWORN OATH, right...
WHAT PART OF BOTH OATH'S DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND ?
Please explain !
Myself and I'm sure many will be waiting for that response.
I'll loss sleep over this one.
Written by: mrios, 5 Aug 2009 9:13 PM
From: United States
Why can't HUSSEIN OH"BLAMA keep and honor his sworn OATH when "DA MAN" took His Sworn Oath on the Lincoln BIBLE in front of Billions World wide not "DA" KORAN.
MAKES ONE THING.....DON'T IT.
Written by: BASTA, 5 Aug 2009 9:54 PM
From: Dominican Republic, = Ghetto-SPM-Barrio Blanco
We need the strong hand of the military dictatorship to solve this problem! Right on, bring in the Somalis’
From: United States
Regarding Obama at first i did not agree with some of his change claims. I thought that maybe an elder statesman would be best to lead us then...I started looking at the larger picture. His plan is not to jumpstart the economy instantly he is laying plans for long term changes. Japan did it, japan after WW2 invested on technology and science americans were stuck in industrilization. USA is being shaking up and al ot of Obamas plans make sense long term. They will not work next month but changes will be noticed down the line. Education is always the best way to get out of a slump. Educate ur citizens and innovations will happen creating new jobs, money etc....and thats where DR we do need a different kind of leader with no connections to the old way of leading. No more balaguerism (or trujilloism)..Heck vote for Obama to lead DR there needs to be a new way of thinking and should start with the people. IF dominicans get educated on the issues and are involve there is no option but chnge
Written by: mrios, 6 Aug 2009 10:04 AM
From: United States
Truthbtold195,
"JUMPSTART" the economy are you serious.....7 Months later and correct me if I'm wrong, but 34 Trillion dollars in total debt. The only thing I see is...."the March is on track", on the road to what ? SOCIALISM, it's all about CONTROL. I tend to believe that's not what America wants once they see the light. As far as Japan is concern, they had no choice no Constitution no Economy after the War they were desolate.
The only long term I see is "2012"....Education....If you lost it I'll help you find it, I work for a School and with Budget cuts this year alone...If you think the DR needs an Oh'Blama type, be serious ! I could see it now SUPER DUPER TAXES on DOMINICANO'S.
Just open your eyes it's not about the People but about Oh'BlamaControl.....I could see it now LONG LONG TERM SUPER TAXES.
Try Being TruthfulWithYourself195.
From: United States
Thats funny the recent polls on CNN showed that people don't mind the extra taxes..face it there is no new money the money has to come from somewhere. The polls were regarding the health care system and the result was in favor of the new tax to fund the reforms but people want a clearer description on what exactly the reforms will include. 7 months will not fix what was being doing since clintons 2nd term. I don't know what wnt on before clintons 2nd term i was not concious of politics or old enough to be involve in it.
Japan while recnsrtng and with the funds provide by other countries invest a lot in tech whether they had no constitution or structure it does not matter their invest as wll finalnd andother small countires in reasearch and development is paying off. What i see from a lot of is being done is investment in future not now. All the spending being is to not let the economy sink further also the reforms and bills being suggesed or passed are for later on (again just my Op)
Written by: mrios, 6 Aug 2009 2:49 PM
From: United States
TruthBetold195,
CNN Polling results....Of coarse they don't mind or care...Those polled were unemployed or on the Welfare payrolls [ large % of those polled were the one's who voted for Oh'Balma in the first place ]. Remember they don't pay Income, Property or large Items sales Tax, check it out. Funny CNN always uses the same pollsters.
Your begging to sound like Vice Prez. Biden with "PAY YOUR SHARE", to bad most of the White House staff don't understand either when it comes to PAYING THEIR SHARE OF TAXES. Rangel being the latest w/ almost 1 Million dollars in Legal fees so far.
1000 plus pages of the new Health Care Bill...Check out page # 58..Always rush to acceptance and JUST SIGN on the dotted line before all HELL breaks lose, sounds like a repeat of the
S T I M U L I U S package.
Since you sound like you love the idea of paying more and higher TAXES be America's leader by signing your Friday's pay-check over to Uncle Sam which in turn will SPREAD THE WEALTH.
Written by: mrios, 6 Aug 2009 3:13 PM
From: United States
More...
Tell Me, do you always just sign large contracts on the dotted line ?
Do you even read the small fine print ?
Do you even care ?
Japan used there Heads by producing TOP QUALITY ITEMS Cars, Electronics etc..etc..which rivaled any Country's on earth even the U.S, Funny back in the old days America always stood proud with the label "MADE IN THE U.S" that used to mean something, REMEMBER.
7 Months of massive uncontrolled spending on the backs of the American Tax payer, WOW !. Meanwhile America's work force is shrinking w/unemployment [but at least they'll be sparred the Tax burden] that's where you come in and "DO YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY" and pick up there Tax burden.
And to think nobody even knew who Oh'Blama was 5-6 years ago.
And to think last Month my local union 612, all voted in favor to give up 1 days pay and a pay-freeze in order to stop any lay-offs of our members. THAT'S LEADERSHIP w/out Oh'Blamas
help or Stimulus B%$# S$%#.
OpenYourEyes2theTruth195
Written by: mrios, 6 Aug 2009 3:53 PM
From: United States
PRINT PRINT PRINT, HANDOUT HANDOUT HANDOUT, CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL
THAT'S THE SOCIALIST WAY....
I understand the Treasury Dept. is hiring BIG-TIME, there in desperate need of PRINTERS.
"Cash 4 Clunkers" next "Free Food 4 the Hungry"...."Free Homes 4 the Homeless"..."Free Health 4 the Sick"...
Nothing like creating a problem then, coming to the rescue with HOPE it fails so at least they won't blame you for trying to CHANGE things, then not taking responcebility by playing "THE BLAME GAME".....Oh'Blama the ultimate CON MAN saying one thing then doing the opposite.
Oh'Blama the Ultimate role model...Drinking beer and smoking Cigarettes on the White House Lawn, I could hear it now on Campus Drinking & Smoking is kool and diplomatic too.
Question: In your opinion what made America great ?
I never though I'll see the Day....OH'BALAMANATION OF A NATION
GOD SAVE the U.S of A
Take care,
TruthWillSetUFree195
Written by: mrios, 6 Aug 2009 4:42 PM
From: United States
GREAT NEWS....
I JUST FOUND OUT BY EXERCISING MY FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT..."FREEDOM OF SPEECH" ...I MADE THE ONE MILLIONTH and growing OH'BLAMA WHITE HOUSE WATCH LIST, nothing like being watched and spied upon, now I know I'm on to something.
And to think if it wasn't for the U.S Constitution [ All Men are created EQUAL] OH'Blama might not be "DA PREZ"
I've been asked many many times in the past why I don't run for Office in the DR.
HUH ! I some how I fell empowered, thank GOD...Office, the DR, the thought does sound pretty interesting...Something to ponder about....NAH !
I'll share..Last year when I was labeled a racist for not supporting OH'Blama 4 PREZ , so my answer was...since I'm from an Hispanic Heritage am I then gonna be labeled Prejudice against OH'Blama's Black or White Heritage ? should of seen the look I left on there faces.
God save the U.S & DR, even from ourselves.
ALL PRAY for "DA PREZ"
From: United States, New York
Leonel Fernandez has grown DR's economy artificially through grants and loans from the international community. Like all bubbles, his has burst, and it 's hurting.
Written by: antonio1, 6 Aug 2009 9:00 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Av Santa Rosa, La Romana
Your regionalism is showing
Written by: Camano, 7 Aug 2009 2:30 AM
From: United States
Are you kidding me to educate the Dominican people? you want them to become like Cuba and Venezuela free free at last,! no way Jose. You want the Yankee empire , and the Dominican politicos to go nuts? please don't even go there. The game is to keep this people uneducated,, that how you make money with 3rd world countries .
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I'll go with that when they start impeachment.
When the poor don't have the money to buy food that's when the ropes begin to break.
You cannot keep the population drunk on Brugal and Presidente during an election any more, slowly the population is sobering up and finding out that their money is being spent by corrupt officals at the top.
Leonel and your cronies your days are numbered.
Unfortunately you can keep the population under control by denying them an education. That way they believe that they have to depend on the largesse of the government. Once they believe that they are dependent, they are. Educate the poor, let them learn how to make a living and show them the opportunities that are available and they will never again allow a government to abuse them as ALL previous governments have done. EDUCATE THE PEOPLE, NOW!!!
educate the people, now!!!
Lie-onel you can't "Fool All The people All The Time".
The jigg is up!
The world is watching, prepare for retirement with chavez,castro.......
BUT, you are a Fool All of the Time.
Empty suit. get some balls.
As bad a situation as we think Obama inherited, it was probably far worse. Obama is an itelligent (Harvard is maybe the best College in the US) man. Smart is good. Bush was dumb. Dumb is bad. Despite the crying and slanderous claims of the Republicans the economy is slowly improving. Employment is still getting worse but I believe that A) had the Republicans won, the world, not just the US would be in desperate shape, and B) programs such as cash for clunkers are slowly turning around and improving the economy not only of the US but the world, as well.
Only, now, it looks like it´s not going to happen.
El Dominicano ya no es tan olvidadizo!
Lie-onel Fernandez and "Corruption Incorporated" aka the PLD have lost the support of the:
1. The Dominican masses especially the middleclass
2. The Business community
3. The Catholic Church
Other than the support of the fanatical Lie-onelita Apologists who post here at DT, it appears the dark storm clouds of irrelevance and defeat are gathering around the PURPLE PESTILNCE and “The greatest president the republic has produced.”
Each day they become more isolated from reality in thier METROLANDIA!
I´m with you.
Only, what is the realistic alternative?
Please study and consider Guillermo Moreno. It appears he is the only real alternative that can begin the new paradigm the DR so desperately needs.
With out jumping to conclusions.....
Oh'Blama good.....it's no wonder you think that way, since you claim to live in Mexico, near what Great big City ?
I have a forgiven Heart since you don't live in the States that's the United States so you haven't felt the pinch or what the U.S of A is in stored for.
Regarding Palin: it seems clear most major U.S of A media's can't stand her, so they print and most People believe....[ one can't believe everything one reads ]....When you ask, why ? they respond with "AHH AHH..... JUST BECAUSE!!" just goes to show you People can't stand a STAND STRONG BY YOUR BELIEFS KINDA WOMAN [ those who stand for nothing will far for anything ], at least I know where she stands and agree !
while the leader you must favor thinks by buying HOPE & CHANGE with the U.S tax payers money at there expense, He thinks He's a sure winner in 2012, if the U.S of A is still STANDING. "UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF AMERICA"
We'll have to wait and see.
In fact , the economy has stood up very well and is much better than eastern European countries or even England and maybe we ill even avoid negative growth. The GDP has been assisted by some loans on good terms from overseas countries and also because many tourists have been coming here instead of Mexico.
There are concerns that the loans will be used for general spending rather than for capital projects and there is great concern that electricity in this very hot month is not available for much of the day.
it is unbelievable that the growth in GDP over the last years has brought nothing to the general public who have seen no improvement in their living standards.
In the end, the truth will surface. Obamas secret agenda will be out in the open, then all hell will break loose. The massive gun and amunition sales is no joke.
I pray that the solution come's peacefully.
It's definitely time to shake things up around here.
"It is unbelievable that the growth in GDP over the last years has brought nothing to the general public who have seen no improvement in their living standards."
Above you stated what is the fundamental issue my smart friend!
Trickle down economics doesn’t work, until there is a financial crisis then you will see how quickly the losses trickle down to the masses. I.e. Socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor!
Social networking used to protest
Young Dominicans are associating to protest corruption and impunity in government. Mostly university students and recent graduates, Dominican youths from middle income and upper income levels have joined to support several organizations whose leaders have taken an upfront position to protest the inefficiencies of government at all levels and in all branches.
El Dia reports that at a time when Dominican society in general appeared to accept rampant corruption, clientelism, lack of principles and quick-making of a buck as normal, the youth groups have come forth to lobby for a change.
The groups use blogs, social networking and mobile phone communication to get their messages across. The 85% rejection rate the Los Haitises cement plant project received from Dominicans polled for the recent Gallup-Hoy poll can be in great part attributed to these movements.
continued:
Toy Jarto!... pero creo en mi pais (http://toyjarto.com/); Ahi e que prende (http://ahiequeprende.com/); La Multitud (http://www.lamultitud.es.tl/); Justicia Global (http://www.escueladeformacion.org/jg/justiciaglobal.htm); La Revuelta (http://larevueltard.blogspot.com/); Autoconvocados (http://www.bocealo.com/tag/autoconvocados/); and Jues (Jovenes Unidos por un Estado Sano) see http://www.clavedigital.com/App_P..../titulares.aspx?id_articulo=11290
Those of you looking for alternatives join in!
Share whatever it is that you are smoking with the rest of us.
The free zones look like ghost towns. More businesses are closing every day. Restaurants, normally a good indicator of the condition of the economy are disappearing at a frightening rate. The few very rich are getting richer. The rest are living more poorly than ever. Government corruption is at unparalleled levels. The President and his fellow PLD thieves think the public will continue to accept a summit to discuss ideas as a solution. The pueblo is wising up. Electricity is worse than ever and the same crook remains in office with the help of his buddy LF. The thieves of the PRD are anxiously awaiting their turn to pilllage the treasury. And as for the loans that we are accepting to bail us out on a short term level, please understand that the % of gov't income that goes to service the national debt has risen from 20% to 44%.Things are worse than they look, not better.
No kiddin about a year ago what would cost me $3.99 for a box of 20 5.56 mm Winchester FMJ BT is now $22.99 + and 308 cal. 20 rds FMJ BT for about $6.99 now sells for around $29.99+ since 12-1-2009, if your lucky enough to find it...
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Most people I know are stock piling. Gun sales in the U.S have gone though the roof with no end in sight.
"A GOVERNMENT THAT FEARS IT'S CITIZENS, IS A GOVERNMENT THAT SHOULD BE FEARED"
GOT TEA ?
The 2nd Amendment is one that will protect the rest. Oh'Blama should realize the AMERICAN People will never BOW TO HIS POLICES.
ALL should of seen the Glenn Beck show's "HAPPY B-DAY MR. PRESIDENT" last night on Fox, it was SHOCKING with the TRUTH....
Unlike other Country's THANK GOD the U.S always chooses the VOTING BALLET over Bullets.
FUNNY how most U.S Liberal Media's are now labeling the Protesters, get this....MOBS meanwhile the numbers grow and grow.
Could the DR be experiencing the same S%$#
God save the U.S &
Like Always,You are spot on! Period.
The people in this fine country who work, are pi$$ed.
TANSTAAFL= There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!
There is a price for everything Good and Bad.
It's no surprise to any one IF and when this Economic Disaster ever gets fixed.....Which I really dought.
THE REAL ASSAULT ON THE 2ND AMENDMENT WILL BEGIN, if that happens the rest of the Amendments are sure to follow one can only WISH and PRAY that never happens.
OH'BLAMA SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE U.S CONSTITUTION, [ and to think it all started with being over Taxed with no representation ] also he'll find out more then half of the Founding Fathers were Christians [ not 1 Muslim ] and most were responsible for founding many IVY League University's.
My understanding is....even the one's He attended.
GOD SAVE THE U.S & DR, from it's voted in so called Leaders.
I'm not anti-Hussein OH'Blama nor do I hate Him........Just His Socialistic / Marxist Ideologies.
ALL GOTTA SEE THE GLENN BECK'S SPECIAL "HAPPY B-DAY MR. PRESIDENT" a real eye opener.
I am sure there has been an increase in the people who would describe themselves as middle class and this is the result of a growing economy but the overwhelming number of people in the DR are still poor and lack essential services . Hence my comment
All political parties, children of the 1961's Republic, have failed the DOminican society! And there is nothing down the Dominican political pipeline that will bring the changes and implement the Constitution. If we don't change government system, we are just repeating. MORE OF THE SAME OR POUNDING A SQUARE PEG INTO A ROUND HOLE and then hope that MONTECARLO will bring us luck WILL NOT DO!
We need the strong hand of the military dictatorship to solve this problem!
JUST for conversation's sake.
NOPE.
Not local by 3,000 plus miles, too bad. But know that you brought that up, what gives ? Some fell and truly believe the Gov. knows whats best for them and their Families only because they don't know what's best for THEMSELVES, I like to still think I KNOW WHAT'S BEST FOR ME AND MINE without anybody's help, handout or guidance.
Only real Free Men know the difference. Just be honest..
Are you one of those lost in translation Latino's who supported "DA PREZ" ?
Are still waiting for your share of HOPE & CHUMP CHANGE ?
Honestly just ask your self.....How have I benefited in the last 7 Months ?
Know know be honest.
When one is Foreign born and becomes a U.S Citizen, one takes a SWORN OATH, right..
When one joins the U.S Military one takes a SWORN OATH, right...
WHAT PART OF BOTH OATH'S DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND ?
Please explain !
Myself and I'm sure many will be waiting for that response.
I'll loss sleep over this one.
MAKES ONE THING.....DON'T IT.
"JUMPSTART" the economy are you serious.....7 Months later and correct me if I'm wrong, but 34 Trillion dollars in total debt. The only thing I see is...."the March is on track", on the road to what ? SOCIALISM, it's all about CONTROL. I tend to believe that's not what America wants once they see the light. As far as Japan is concern, they had no choice no Constitution no Economy after the War they were desolate.
The only long term I see is "2012"....Education....If you lost it I'll help you find it, I work for a School and with Budget cuts this year alone...If you think the DR needs an Oh'Blama type, be serious ! I could see it now SUPER DUPER TAXES on DOMINICANO'S.
Just open your eyes it's not about the People but about Oh'BlamaControl.....I could see it now LONG LONG TERM SUPER TAXES.
Try Being TruthfulWithYourself195.
Japan while recnsrtng and with the funds provide by other countries invest a lot in tech whether they had no constitution or structure it does not matter their invest as wll finalnd andother small countires in reasearch and development is paying off. What i see from a lot of is being done is investment in future not now. All the spending being is to not let the economy sink further also the reforms and bills being suggesed or passed are for later on (again just my Op)
CNN Polling results....Of coarse they don't mind or care...Those polled were unemployed or on the Welfare payrolls [ large % of those polled were the one's who voted for Oh'Balma in the first place ]. Remember they don't pay Income, Property or large Items sales Tax, check it out. Funny CNN always uses the same pollsters.
Your begging to sound like Vice Prez. Biden with "PAY YOUR SHARE", to bad most of the White House staff don't understand either when it comes to PAYING THEIR SHARE OF TAXES. Rangel being the latest w/ almost 1 Million dollars in Legal fees so far.
1000 plus pages of the new Health Care Bill...Check out page # 58..Always rush to acceptance and JUST SIGN on the dotted line before all HELL breaks lose, sounds like a repeat of the
S T I M U L I U S package.
Since you sound like you love the idea of paying more and higher TAXES be America's leader by signing your Friday's pay-check over to Uncle Sam which in turn will SPREAD THE WEALTH.
Tell Me, do you always just sign large contracts on the dotted line ?
Do you even read the small fine print ?
Do you even care ?
Japan used there Heads by producing TOP QUALITY ITEMS Cars, Electronics etc..etc..which rivaled any Country's on earth even the U.S, Funny back in the old days America always stood proud with the label "MADE IN THE U.S" that used to mean something, REMEMBER.
7 Months of massive uncontrolled spending on the backs of the American Tax payer, WOW !. Meanwhile America's work force is shrinking w/unemployment [but at least they'll be sparred the Tax burden] that's where you come in and "DO YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY" and pick up there Tax burden.
And to think nobody even knew who Oh'Blama was 5-6 years ago.
And to think last Month my local union 612, all voted in favor to give up 1 days pay and a pay-freeze in order to stop any lay-offs of our members. THAT'S LEADERSHIP w/out Oh'Blamas
help or Stimulus B%$# S$%#.
OpenYourEyes2theTruth195
THAT'S THE SOCIALIST WAY....
I understand the Treasury Dept. is hiring BIG-TIME, there in desperate need of PRINTERS.
"Cash 4 Clunkers" next "Free Food 4 the Hungry"...."Free Homes 4 the Homeless"..."Free Health 4 the Sick"...
Nothing like creating a problem then, coming to the rescue with HOPE it fails so at least they won't blame you for trying to CHANGE things, then not taking responcebility by playing "THE BLAME GAME".....Oh'Blama the ultimate CON MAN saying one thing then doing the opposite.
Oh'Blama the Ultimate role model...Drinking beer and smoking Cigarettes on the White House Lawn, I could hear it now on Campus Drinking & Smoking is kool and diplomatic too.
Question: In your opinion what made America great ?
I never though I'll see the Day....OH'BALAMANATION OF A NATION
GOD SAVE the U.S of A
Take care,
TruthWillSetUFree195
I JUST FOUND OUT BY EXERCISING MY FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT..."FREEDOM OF SPEECH" ...I MADE THE ONE MILLIONTH and growing OH'BLAMA WHITE HOUSE WATCH LIST, nothing like being watched and spied upon, now I know I'm on to something.
And to think if it wasn't for the U.S Constitution [ All Men are created EQUAL] OH'Blama might not be "DA PREZ"
I've been asked many many times in the past why I don't run for Office in the DR.
HUH ! I some how I fell empowered, thank GOD...Office, the DR, the thought does sound pretty interesting...Something to ponder about....NAH !
I'll share..Last year when I was labeled a racist for not supporting OH'Blama 4 PREZ , so my answer was...since I'm from an Hispanic Heritage am I then gonna be labeled Prejudice against OH'Blama's Black or White Heritage ? should of seen the look I left on there faces.
God save the U.S & DR, even from ourselves.
ALL PRAY for "DA PREZ"